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Pittsburgh, PA Weather on August 26

Pittsburgh hits 98°F on scorching August 26, 1993

August 26 brings warm summer conditions to Pittsburgh, with average highs near 84°F and lows around 63°F. The date has seen extreme swings across 43 years of records, from a blistering 98°F in 1993 to a cool 51°F in 2017, demonstrating the variability of late summer weather in western Pennsylvania.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
63°F
Record High
98°F
1993
Record Low
52°F
2025
Pittsburgh, PA on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Pittsburgh, PA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Pittsburgh?

The warmest August 26 in Pittsburgh, PA reached 98°F in 1993. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Pittsburgh?

The coldest August 26 in Pittsburgh, PA dropped to 52°F in 2025. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Pittsburgh?

On August 26, Pittsburgh averages a high of 82°F and a low of 63°F based on 38 years of NOAA weather observations from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY.

How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Pittsburgh?

We have 38 years of weather records for August 26 in Pittsburgh, PA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

August 26 Weather History in Pittsburgh

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202571°F52°F0.03"--
202490°F70°F0"--
202382°F67°F0"--
202284°F66°F0.05"--
202186°F69°F0"--
202085°F59°F0"--
201974°F56°F0"--
201881°F67°F0"--
201774°F53°F0"--
201687°F72°F0"--
201568°F55°F0"--
201483°F59°F0"--
201385°F60°F0"--
201285°F64°F0"--
201181°F61°F0"--
201077°F59°F0.04"--
200983°F62°F0"--
200881°F56°F0"--
200779°F65°F0.01"--
200688°F66°F0"--
200572°F64°F0.19"--
200477°F64°F0.18"--
200384°F67°F0.4"--
200280°F61°F0.01"--
200182°F66°F0.15"--
200079°F56°F0"--
199977°F65°F0.74"--
199398°F71°F0"--
199291°F69°F0"--
197976°F62°F0.61"--
197885°F60°F0"--
197786°F54°F0"--
197685°F70°F0.29"--
197590°F66°F0.78"--
197486°F64°F0"--
197388°F67°F0"--
197286°F67°F0.13"--
197183°F65°F0.02"--

Based on 38 years of data from NOAA station: PITTSBURGH WSO CITY

How Has August 26 Changed?

The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Pittsburgh, PA, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 83°F / Low: 65°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 36°F / Low: 22°F
Jan
36°/ 22°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.1"
Feb
40°/ 24°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.0"
Mar
51°/ 32°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.2"
Apr
63°/ 42°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.5"
May
72°/ 52°
💧 0.3"
Jun
80°/ 60°
💧 0.3"
Jul
83°/ 65°
💧 0.3"
Aug
82°/ 63°
💧 0.3"
Sep
76°/ 57°
💧 0.3"
Oct
64°/ 46°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.5"
Nov
52°/ 36°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 0.7"
Dec
42°/ 28°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 0.8"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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